Breaking: Another Senior ANC Member Has Announced His Resignation From The Party

The African National Congress (ANC) in Cape Town is facing another political development after Ndithini Tyhido stepped down as a council member shortly before South Africa’s upcoming local government elections.

Tyhido, who heads the ANC’s caucus in the City of Cape Town, reportedly submitted his resignation while facing a disciplinary process linked to allegations that he failed to attend certain subcouncil meetings. His departure has drawn attention to the challenges facing political representatives as parties prepare to campaign for local support.

The circumstances surrounding his resignation have become a point of disagreement. While the disciplinary proceedings have raised questions about his attendance and responsibilities, Tyhido has disputed the allegations and rejected suggestions that he failed to fulfil his duties in the manner claimed.

He has maintained that the complaints concern digital subcouncil meetings and argued that the rules governing ordinary council and committee meetings should not automatically be applied in the same way. He has also accused the Democratic Alliance (DA), which governs Cape Town, of using the disciplinary process to target him politically.

Tyhido has indicated that he would rather concentrate on strengthening the ANC’s election campaign than continue a dispute he considers politically motivated.

His decision comes at a sensitive time for the ANC as it attempts to regain political ground in Cape Town, where the DA-led administration has remained a major opponent. Local government elections place pressure on political parties to demonstrate their effectiveness, connect with residents and persuade voters that they can improve conditions in their communities.

For the ANC, losing a senior caucus figure from the council could raise questions about how its local leadership will manage the transition while preparing for the election campaign. Tyhido previously assumed the leadership role after Banele Majingo resigned from the ANC caucus leadership in 2025 and joined the DA.

During his time in the position, Tyhido became known for criticising the DA-led administration over issues affecting residents, including housing, infrastructure and service delivery. These concerns remain important political battlegrounds because local communities often judge municipal leadership by the condition of their neighbourhoods and the reliability of essential services.

However, his resignation should not automatically be interpreted as a departure from the ANC itself. The available report concerns his position as a council member, while his stated intention is to remain involved in the party’s political activities and support its election campaign.

The distinction matters because leaving a municipal position does not necessarily mean abandoning party membership or ending political involvement.

There are also unanswered questions about the disciplinary process and whether it will continue following his resignation. Tyhido’s objections to the allegations represent his position in the dispute, and the available information does not establish that the proceedings were unlawful or that the accusations against him were proven.

As the election campaign gathers momentum, the ANC will need to manage its internal affairs while keeping attention on the issues voters consider most urgent. Whether Tyhido’s departure affects the party’s local campaign remains to be seen.

For now, the development highlights the political tensions surrounding municipal leadership in Cape Town, where internal party decisions and disagreements between political opponents can become especially significant in the run-up to an election.

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